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CARAWAY CO2
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code: 14176

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Latin Binomial: Carum carvi
Plant Part: Seed
Extraction: CO2 Extraction
Growing Practice: Ethical
Country of Origin: Finland
Odor Type: SPICY

Odor Characteristic: The most frequent olfactory description of Caraway seed is that it smells of "rye bread." Definitely spicy, with weedy top notes and fatty undertone. Arctander teaches that all seed oils contain a slightly nauseating faint odor, almost amine-like, which he attibutes to either decomposition of proteins in the germ of the seed or the presence of blycosides or alkaloids.

Appearance: light yellow clear liquid.
BioChemicals: 85 - 95 % essential oil with 25 - 50 % carvone, 50 - 75 % limonene, dihydrocarvone, carveol, dihydrocarveol and other carveol isomeres.
CAS No: 8000-42-8
INCI Name: CARUM CARVI FRUIT OIL

The information provided on these pages is not a substitute for necessary medical care, nor intended as medical advice. Always keep aromatic extracts tightly closed and in a cool, dark place, out of reach of children. Never ingest aromatic extracts. Always dilute aromatic extracts when applying topically and avoid areas around eyes or mucous membranes. If redness or irritation occurs, stop using immediately and contact your health provider if necessary.